Occupational Therapist

Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Join Stratford VNA as a Per Diem Home Care Occupational Therapist and earn $85 per evaluation visit and $73 per routine visit while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and personal connections that make home health such a rewarding specialty.

As a Top Workplace for six consecutive years and an 11-time Home Care Elite agency
, we provide a supportive environment where clinicians are valued, empowered, and equipped for success.

In this role, you will evaluate patients in their homes, assess their functional abilities, safety, and independence with daily activities, and develop individualized treatment plans to help them achieve their goals. You will work with a diverse patient population, including post-operative joint replacement patients, individuals with neurological conditions, cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses, oncology patients, and those experiencing functional limitations due to illness or injury.

Occupational therapists play a vital role in helping patients safely manage activities of daily living, improve strength and endurance, adapt to physical limitations, and remain independent in their own homes. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members, while educating patients and caregivers to support successful outcomes.

• One-on-one patient care
• Independence and autonomy
• Strong interdisciplinary support
• The opportunity to see patients progress in their home environment
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

• $73 per Routine Visit
• Electronic documentation with Matrix Care
• Supportive clinical and administrative team

Serving patients throughout Stratford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Milford, Shelton, Trumbull, and surrounding communities.

Stratford VNA is a local, nonprofit home healthcare agency, licensed by the State of Connecticut and Medicare certified. Founded in 1919, we remain an independent organization, not owned by a hospital system or corporate healthcare company. We have earned a strong reputation for quality, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence. Our patients frequently recommend us to family and friends, and we maintain strong relationships with area physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and assisted living communities.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A current Connecticut Occupational Therapy (OT) license
• At least one year of occupational therapy experience
• Strong assessment, clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• A passion for patient education and helping individuals maximize their independence and quality of life
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• An interest in community-based healthcare

Home health experience is preferred, and experience with Matrix Care is a plus.

As an independent nonprofit agency, we prioritize patient care, employee support, and community impact. If you're looking for a rewarding per diem opportunity that offers flexibility, independence, and meaningful patient relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Stratford VNA is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.